Since DSM4.0 has been released, the usual procedure to install the ipkg package manager doesn’t work anymore. Following is my procedure to install ipkg on my Synology DS209, tested with DSM4.0-2228, DSM 4.1-2636, DSM 4.2-3248, but it should work also on different models.

First, which cpu has my DS209? It’s a Marvel KirkWood mv6281 (link). Go on with the bootstrap script.

Do not add that at the end of the PATH because actually there are two wget binaries, one in /opt/bin and the original by Synology in /usr/syno/bin/wget. When you run the ipkg update command an instance of wget is open and only the first one must the invoked.

Reload the profile and delete the bootstrap script.

. /root/.profile

rm syno-mvkw-bootstrap_1.2-7_arm.xsh

One additional step if you have a previous release than DSM4.0-2228

Ipkg works inside /opt while on Synology that directory is called @optoware instead, so edit /etc/rc.local in order to obtain